Nazi Megastructures

2013•3 series

Available on 5SELECT

This programme unveils the engineering secrets of six iconic megastructures that went on to spark a technological revolution, ultimately changing warfare forever. The Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware in history. Adolf Hitler hired men like Wernher von Braun, Ferdinand Porsche and Alfred Krupp to build huge terror machines, hi-tech superguns and weapons of mass destruction.

Episode 1Hitler's Island Megafortress

In 1940, the Channel Islands comes under German occupation. Hitler becomes obsessed with keeping control of this small corner of Britain, ordering construction of fortified structures. (S3 Ep4)

Episode 2Lightning War Machine

Exploring the 'Blitzkrieg' via the extraordinary ruins that tell the story of a revolution in tactics and weapons that almost gives Hitler the chance to create his Thousand Year Reich. (S3 Ep3)

Episode 5Japanese Superfortress

Imperial Japan, desperate to stop the rampant US forces before they reach mainland Japan, build a network of defensive lines, bunkers and fortifications across the island of Okinawa. (S3 Ep6)

Episode 6Pacific Megaships

In a bid to dominate the Pacific, Japan builds the Yamato: the biggest battleship in the world, with the most powerful guns and the thickest armour ever mounted on a warship. (S3 Ep5)

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